Wyandotte Falls
Misery River drains Lake Roland and Gerald (aka the Twin Lakes) westwards out to Lake Superior, passing over the small Wyandotte Falls along an otherwise twisted and swampy route. This waterfall is just downstream of a set of ponds next to a small set of cabins and the Wyandotte Hills Golf Course. Nestled in an older grouping of huge cedar trees and surrounded by smooth, moss-covered rocks, this waterfall seems ancient compared to the nearby golf course and state park. Also, due to the twin lakes upstream, Wyandotte Falls is susceptible to a rather large influx of spring melt.
Directions
Head west along Poyhonen Road, just south of Twin Lakes South Park, towards Wyandotte Hills Golf Course. Continue past the course and park near the trailhead on the left side of the road, a few hundred feet beyond the golf course’s storage shed. Follow the trail south to the river and waterfalls.
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Visits
Seen in March, April and June.
- flowing incredibly well with the spring melt
The creek was flowing deep and fast. I let myself get a little excited. When we finally reached the main drop I finally let excitement sweep over me. The falls were flowing, and they were flowing incredibly well. I had finally captured Wyandotte Falls in full force, not a weak trickle or hidden behind mounds of snow and ice.
- still encased in snow and ice
They were not flowing, at least not enough to warrant the stop. Most of the creek was still encased in snow and ice, and only a few sections allowed the rushing white water to poke through. One of these times I'd see a real waterfall out here.
- nothing but mounds of snow and a bit of ice
There is a small trail that leads back to Wyandotte Falls, though there were no tracks leading back on it this deep into winter. For much of the year the small waterfall barely runs, more a trickle than anything else. And today it was nothing. Just mounds of snow and a bit of ice poking out. I marked the location and followed my footprints back out.
- barely flowing
A sign pointed us down a narrow trail right past the golf course, and a five minute walk through huge cedars brought us to the trickling falls. Even though the water was barely flowing the forest and mossy boulders were unnerving, reminding both Katie and I of the Entwood from Lord of the Rings.
Comments
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how long is the walk to Wyandotte Falls?
Hi Sandstone, the walk itself is very short, maybe a quarter mile at most. It's an enjoyable one, too, under huge cedars and over soft ground.
The flow for this waterfall varies from impressive to weak depending when you visit. We visited on July 1. We were not expecting the flow one would see in the early spring but were disappointed to see only a bit more than a trickle.
Is there parking for trailors?
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